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Use the search below to find an article that may help resolve your pool question. This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. If you are not finding the answer to your question, feel free to email us at [support@poolsharkh2o.com](mailto:support@poolsharkh2o.com) and we can try to help. [![How to Maintain a Salt Pool](https://blog.poolsharkh2o.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Group%20of%20girls%20in%20a%20swimming%20pool%20enjoying%20their%20holidays.jpeg)](https://blog.poolsharkh2o.com/maintain-salt-pool) # [How to Maintain a Salt Pool](https://blog.poolsharkh2o.com/maintain-salt-pool) Mar 24, 2022 More and more commercial properties are going with a salt system. It’s “hip” and actually can be more enjoyable to the bathers. Most property owners, and maybe even some swimming pool operators, may not realize one very important fact. A salt pool is STILL a chlorine pool. 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We want safe and healthy water for our guests, clients, and of course our employer. Did you know we may not only be doing something incorrectly but illegal? (I will hold for your gasps). I am talking about the proper and compliant way to test the water. We all know water testing is of the utmost importance in maintaining a clean,... [![Public Pool Maintenance](https://blog.poolsharkh2o.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Public%20Pool%20Maintenance-min.png)](https://blog.poolsharkh2o.com/public-pool-maintenance) # [Public Pool Maintenance](https://blog.poolsharkh2o.com/public-pool-maintenance) Feb 21, 2022 From the designers who draw up the blueprints for a new public aquatic venue to even the lifeguards…we all play a part in being in the line of defense against illnesses and injuries. These are not only dangerous but can be costly. We all need to work together to keep that pool, hot tub, water park, or splash pad safe for its bathers, and safe on our bottom line. 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